Sudbury's Annual 9/11 Ceremony Will Not Be Held This Year

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the September 11th Memorial Garden Oversight Committee will not be holding the annual September 11th commemoration at the Memorial Garden in Heritage Park, an event designed to honor those who perished in the tragic terrorist attacks nineteen years ago, particularly Sudbury residents Geoffrey Cloud, Cora Hidalgo Holland, and Peter Morgan Goodrich, as well as Lisa Gordenstein, whose family now lives in Sudbury.

This decision prioritizes public safety and health and adheres to restrictions enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding outdoor gatherings. It also marks the second year in a row the Committee has had to forego the Town’s commemoration. Last year’s ceremony was called off due to an elevated risk of Eastern equine encephalitis.

Despite cancellation of this year’s morning observance, Sudbury residents are encouraged to visit the September 11th Memorial Garden safely throughout the day to pay their respects.

The September 11th Memorial Garden is located in Heritage Park, at the intersection of Concord Road and Route 27, across from Sudbury Town Hall.